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Hoxworth Family History

Hoxworth Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire): variant of Hawksworth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoxworth family from?

You can see how Hoxworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoxworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoxworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Hoxworth families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoxworth's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hoxworth families in 1891.
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What did your Hoxworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoxworth. 100% of Hoxworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoxworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoxworth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 89 immigration records available for the last name Hoxworth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 435 military records available for the last name Hoxworth. For the veterans among your Hoxworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoxworth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hoxworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hoxworth in 1958 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoxworth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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